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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 71: parents through Line 101: No free man needs a God.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the following, what do John Shade and the assassin have in common?
(a) They were both born in Russia.
(b) They were both Zemblan kings.
(c) They both had aunts who were put in an asylum.
(d) They both were orphaned.

2. On what day did John Shade begin composing his poem "Pale Fire?"
(a) We are not told explicitly, only that it is during the summer.
(b) July 4th.
(c) July 5th.
(d) July 1st.

3. Who is the previous inhabitant of Charles Kinbote's house?
(a) Wordsmith University's gardener.
(b) The King of Zembla.
(c) Judge Goldsmith.
(d) Dr. Sutton.

4. Of the following, which has been added to Shade's childhood home?
(a) Electricity.
(b) A chimney.
(c) A garage.
(d) A TV antenna.

5. Following the death of King Charles' mother, Queen Blenda, a seance is held for what purpose?
(a) To convince Charles to marry Fleur.
(b) To bring Queen Blenda's spirit back to earth.
(c) To rid the castle of evil spirits.
(d) So Charles can talk to his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. John Shade recites his poetry to one person prior to its publication. Who is that person?

2. John Shade gives a lecture on what in Canto Three?

3. What does Shade find out when he tracks down the woman who had the same vision of the after-life that he did?

4. Who sets up John Shade's daughter on a blind date?

5. Which of the following best describes John Shade's daughter?

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